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delete_symbols

Delete symbols by name, or every unused symbol (Symbols panel > Select All Unused, then Delete Symbol). A symbol with instances is refused unless instances says to delete them or turn them into ordinary artwork (expand)

SERVERAdobe Mcp Illustrator SOURCEadobe-mcp-illustrator
Critical RISK CLASS
Category Destructive
Parameters 00 required
Recommended Hiddensee the rule below
Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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What delete_symbols does on Adobe Mcp Illustrator

AI agents call delete_symbols to permanently remove resources in Adobe Mcp Illustrator, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why delete_symbols is rated Critical

An AI agent that decides to call delete_symbols doesn't hesitate, doesn't double-check, and doesn't stop at one. Whatever it removes from Adobe Mcp Illustrator is gone. There is no undo for destructive operations.

Questions about delete_symbols

What does the delete_symbols tool do? +

Delete symbols by name, or every unused symbol (Symbols panel > Select All Unused, then Delete Symbol). A symbol with instances is refused unless instances says to delete them or turn them into ordinary artwork (expand). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Adobe Mcp Illustrator MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_symbols? +

Register the Adobe Mcp Illustrator MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_symbols: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Adobe Mcp Illustrator. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_symbols? +

delete_symbols is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_symbols? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_symbols rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block delete_symbols completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_symbols. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides delete_symbols? +

delete_symbols is provided by the Adobe Mcp Illustrator MCP server (adobe-mcp-illustrator). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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